Collaboration and Delegation in Nursing

A set of flashcards designed to help students review key concepts from the lecture on collaboration and delegation in nursing.

What is collaboration in nursing?

The development of partnerships to achieve the best possible outcomes, reflecting the needs of patients, families, or communities.

What are the four types of collaboration in nursing?

Nurse-Patient, Nurse-Nurse (Intraprofessional), Interprofessional, and Interorganizational collaboration.

What are the attributes of collaboration?

Values/Ethics, Roles/Responsibilities, Communication, and Teamwork.

What is the definition of delegation in nursing?

The transfer of responsibility for the performance of a task from one individual to another, ensuring the task is completed effectively within the scope of practice.

List the 5 Rights of Delegation.

Right Task, Right Person, Right Circumstance, Right Direction, Right Supervision.

What does 'Right Task' entail in the context of delegation?

The activity falls within the delegatee’s job description or is part of established nursing practice.

What types of tasks can RNs delegate to UAPs?

Hygiene, Toileting, Feeding, I&O, routine vitals on stable clients, turning/ambulation.

What is an example of interprofessional collaboration?

Rapid response teams including MDs, NPs, Pharmacists, and RNs working together.

What are the challenges of interprofessional collaboration?

Imbalance of power & authority, role/responsibility confusion, and tension around boundaries.

What is the purpose of patient education?

To help clients learn health-related behaviors, giving them control over their health and improving wellness.

What is collaboration in nursing?

The development of partnerships to achieve the best possible outcomes, reflecting the needs of patients, families, or communities.

What are the four types of collaboration in nursing?

Nurse-Patient, Nurse-Nurse (Intraprofessional), Interprofessional, and Interorganizational collaboration.

What are the attributes of collaboration?

Values/Ethics, Roles/Responsibilities, Communication, and Teamwork.

What is the definition of delegation in nursing?

The transfer of responsibility for the performance of a task from one individual to another, ensuring the task is completed effectively within the scope of practice.

List the 5 Rights of Delegation.

Right Task, Right Person, Right Circumstance, Right Direction, Right Supervision.

What does 'Right Task' entail in the context of delegation?

The activity falls within the delegatee’s job description or is part of established nursing practice.

What types of tasks can RNs delegate to UAPs?

Hygiene, Toileting, Feeding, I&O, routine vitals on stable clients, turning/ambulation.

What is an example of interprofessional collaboration?

Rapid response teams including MDs, NPs, Pharmacists, and RNs working together.

What are the challenges of interprofessional collaboration?

Imbalance of power & authority, role/responsibility confusion, and tension around boundaries.

What is the purpose of patient education?

To help clients learn health-related behaviors, giving them control over their health and improving wellness.

What is professional identity in nursing?

The sense of oneself becoming a nurse, incorporating the values and ethics of the nursing profession into one's own identity.

What are some strategies to develop a professional nursing identity?

Formal education, ethical comportment, leadership opportunities, and real-world experience.

What are some attributes of a healthcare professional?

Altruism, accountability, excellence, duty, integrity, and respect for others.

What is the purpose of the nursing license process?

To ensure public safety by verifying that nurses meet minimum competency standards for practice.

What is the Nurse Practice Act (NPA)?

State laws that define the scope of nursing practice, establish educational requirements, and provide for licensure and disciplinary actions for nurses.

What is the Code of Ethics for Nurses?

A guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and ethical obligations of the profession.

What does advocacy mean in nursing?

Supporting the health, safety, and rights of patients, especially those who are vulnerable or cannot speak for themselves.

What is clinical judgment in nursing?

An interpretation or conclusion about a patient's needs, concerns, or health problems, and or the decision to take action (or not), use or modify standard approaches, or develop new ones as deemed appropriate by the patient's response.

What are the attributes of clinical judgment in Tanner's Model?

Noticing, Interpreting, Responding, and Reflecting.

What are the six Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies?

Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, and Informatics.

What is communication in the context of nursing?

A process of interaction between people where symbols are used to create, exchange, and interpret messages, essential for quality patient care and teamwork.

What are key nonverbal skills that facilitate active listening in nursing?

SOLER: Sit squarely facing the client, Open posture, Lean slightly toward the client, Eye contact, Relax.

What are the main purposes of a health care record?

Communication, legal documentation, financial billing, education, research, and auditing/monitoring.

What are some legal guidelines for nursing documentation?

Documenting factual, accurate, complete, current, and organized information; avoiding subjective opinions, and proper corrections for errors.

What is patient safety?

The prevention of harm to patients, emphasizing the freedom from accidental injury and the establishment of operational systems and processes that minimize the likelihood of errors.

How does a "just culture" contribute to patient safety?

It promotes an environment where healthcare professionals can report errors and near misses without fear of punishment, fostering learning from mistakes rather than assigning blame.

What are the three learning domains in patient education?

Cognitive (intellectual skills), Psychomotor (motor skills), and Affective (attitudes, values, and emotions).

What are the five steps of the nursing process?

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE).

What is the difference between a nursing diagnosis and a medical diagnosis?

A nursing diagnosis describes human responses to health conditions or life processes, while a medical diagnosis identifies a disease condition.

What are the SMART criteria for creating an outcome statement?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

What is the difference between objective and subjective assessment data?

Objective data are measurable and observable (e.g., vital signs, lab results), while subjective data are patient's feelings and statements (e.g., pain, nausea).

What is a NANDA nursing diagnosis list?

A standardized, internationally recognized list of nursing diagnoses used to identify and classify health problems that nurses can treat, providing a common language for nursing practice.

What are some types of healthcare organizations where nurses are employed?

Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, schools, home health agencies, community health centers, and corporate health services.